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Vetchs Reef surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 SAST
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Vetchs Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vetchs Reef sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Vetchs Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vetchs Reef sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.4 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vetchs Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vetchs Reef in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
NE
1.1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
1
NE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
2
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.2
NE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)7877566777711101010101010467778887888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)39455728100127170302397115531491087272494830401682162863453893144023494294986022593035881688558
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
SE
10
NW
30
NE
30
NE
20
N
25
NE
25
NE
10
N
5
SE
5
N
15
NW
20
S
20
S
0
SSE
15
NE
10
SSE
5
SW
15
ENE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
25
SSW
10
SW
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
ENE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
E
20
NE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscrosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
10:48AM
1.32
11:46PM
1.50
12:19PM
1.45
12:50AM
1.67
1:15PM
1.62
1:38AM
1.84
2:00PM
1.78
2:19AM
1.97
2:39PM
1.89
2:57AM
2.05
3:17PM
1.96
3:34AM
2.08
3:54PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
4:37AM
0.85
5:08PM
0.76
6:14AM
0.71
6:27PM
0.61
7:11AM
0.53
7:21PM
0.45
7:54AM
0.37
8:05PM
0.31
8:34AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
9:11AM
0.16
9:22PM
0.16
9:47AM
0.14
9:59PM
0.18
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:15-
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Rain (mm)
2----------------------1------------
Temp. °C212221212220222523292725232422232323232321232222232321252623252522222221
Feels °C (?)202021171717182122292723232423232324252120232021232219232423232423222021

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Vetchs Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vetchs Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vetchs Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vetchs Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Vetchs Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vetchs Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Vetchs Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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